“Social connection is as essential to our health and well-being as food, water, or shelter. When we strengthen our relationships, we are not only investing in our own health but in the health of our communities.”
- Dr. Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General
Overview of Events
Building Coalitions for Social Connection (Mon., Oct. 6th from 12pm-1pm PT, Zoom).
Are you interested in bringing together individuals and organizations to advance social connection in your communities? Join coalition leaders across the country for a panel discussion and Q&A to learn more about creating community-led spaces for collaboration, research, and advocacy. Zoom Webinar Registration Link
Social Connection Resource Fair and Panel (Tues., Oct. 7th from 1pm-4pm PT at the San Francisco Public Library-Main Branch)
This resource fair will provide community members with the opportunity to learn about social connection programs and resources available across the region. Open to the public. Register to table here.
Building Neighbors and Generations (Wed., Oct. 8th, 10am-11:15amPT).
Are you an organization located in the Northern California region looking to expand your intergenerational programming? Workshop participants will hear from existing intergenerational programming practitioners and engage in a structured group activity to brainstorm new initiatives that build on existing community groups and resources. Zoom Registration Link
Community & Connection Celebration! (Thurs., Oct 9th from 5:30pm-7:30pm PT at Ruth’s Table 3160 21st Street San Francisco, CA)
Join us for an evening of social connection as we close out our week’s event programming! There will be activities to foster meaningful interaction, reflection, and joy. Open to the public. Learn more and RSVP here!
Spread the Word! On Friday, October 10th, engage in our #SocialConnectionWeek media campaign. Help us launch the Meet 6 Neighbors campaign from the California Volunteers, Office of the Governor, and share your social connection stories. Materials will be displayed here soon.
✨Share Your Story: Invite individuals to reflect on and share moments when connection made a difference in their lives. These stories, whether shared in person, through newsletters, or on social media, can inspire others and highlight the diversity of ways community is built. Encourage your community to complete prompts like:
- I feel most connected when…
- One way I build community is by…
- A small act of kindness that made me feel included was…